High n' Dry Podcast
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHigh n' Dry is back and better than ever. Hosted by Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin, welcome to a drunken chat at 3 in the morning with your best buds. We're talking pop-culture, history, philosophy, and we are getting wasted along the way. New episodes every other week! Music by AlexGrohl @ Pixabay
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Episodes
I Was Jeff Goldblum the Entire Time (Jurassic Park): High n' Dry Episode #75
March 10, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHave you ever wondered if "Jurassic Park" could legitimately send shivers down your spine as a horror film? Join James and me as we raise our glasses, in honor of both Sam Neill's iconic role in the dino-epic that shaped our nightmares. Picture Jeff Goldblum, shirtless, amid the chaos - yup, we're talking about that scene, and so much more. The episode isn't just about paying homage; we critically examine character arcs and narrative choices that left us itching for a rewrite. Plus, our co...
"Total Recall" was a Dream: High n' Dry Episode #74
February 21, 2024 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAh, the 80s—when sci-fi was as much about spandex and big hair as it was about the uneasy marriage of man and machine. Even though "Total Recall" was technically 90s, we're chatting about those dystopian dreams that had us both chuckling and pondering the dark corners of tech salvation. From memory implants to gender identity and the satirical sting that Paul Verhoeven so masterfully delivers, we swing from RoboCop's beat to the intergalactic battlegrounds of Starship Troopers, all while not...
Getting on the Golden Path of "Dune": High n' Dry #73
January 31, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBEmbark on a whimsical journey through time and space as we serve up a cocktail of cult classic fandom and philosophical musings in this latest adventure of the High n' Dry Podcast. Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin are your hosts, pouring a stiff one with Brothers Bond Bourbon and sprinkling some "fairy dust" cannabis for good measure. Hitch a ride to the dusty dunes of Arrakis. It's a full-on geek-out session, blending pop culture references with a side of historical oddities—did you know...
Surviving "The Thing": High n' Dry Episode #72
January 17, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBJoin us, Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin, as we toast to the indelible Michael Landon and fight to survive the terror of John Carpenter's "The Thing." Grab your favorite tipple or toke, and get cozy as we weave through a tapestry of family values and survival instincts, with a nod to our friends in Glasgow for hitching a ride on this global podcast journey. Strap on your snow boots and parkas; we're dissecting the grit and sheer willpower of Wilford Brimley's character amidst the Antarc...
Navigating the Storytelling of Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon": High n' Dry #71
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBHave you ever wondered how Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" measures up in an era brimming with space sagas? Let's unravel this celestial tapestry together, navigating a podcast where the drinks flow as freely as "Rebel Moon's" garbage storytelling. With a Jack Daniels in one hand and a laser sword, one we only turn on when the fight is almost over, in the other, we traverse the visual grandeur reminiscent of Snyder's "300" days, while confronting the narrative turbulence that has Snyder fanboys u...
New Beginnings and Violent Nights
December 27, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB"Violent Night," we're not just reviewing a movie here – we're taking a sleigh ride through David Harbour's Santa portrayal, dissecting the film's tonal rollercoaster, and challenging the notion of holiday tropes and character redemption. High n' Dry has returned, so get ready to question everything you thought you knew about simple cinematic pleasure as we debate whether a movie must ignite deep thought to spark joy. "Violent Night" serves as our test subject, juxtaposed with the effortles...
Episode 69: Quick Jaunt Through the Multiverse & Little Sister vs. Chucky (Feat. Elizabeth Suggs, Author)
July 10, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWhat would you do if you could travel through space and time to different universes? How would you interact with the multiverse or the other versions of yourself? This week, the philosophers have figured out how to go verse' hoppin', and things get wild. Then, author Elizabeth Suggs returns to the show to figure out who would win between a little sister of the Bioshock series and Chucky of Child's Play!
Episode 68: Futuristic Brain Cleanses & Stewie Griffin vs. Link (feat. Jay Darkmoore, Author))
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBOk, so we did Stewie twice. We didn't realize, we'd been drinking, and mistakes were made. But we're not about to let a bunch of drunks and stoners tell us what we can and can't do on our show! We'll do Stewie every week if that's what we feel like! And we'll bring Jay Darkmoore, an independent author with a free E-Book at www.jaydarkmooreauthor.com, back each time if that's what we want. This week, before we jumped into Stewie vs Link, we all had a couple of shots of Dough Ball and dis...
Episode 68: Futuristic Brain Cleanses & Stewie Griffin vs. Link (feat. Jay Darkmoore, Author)
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBOk, so we did Stewie twice. We didn't realize, we'd been drinking, and mistakes were made. But we're not about to let a bunch of drunks and stoners tell us what we can and can't do on our show! We'll do Stewie every week if that's what we feel like! And we'll bring Jay Darkmoore, an independent author with a free E-Book at www.jaydarkmooreauthor.com, back each time if that's what we want. This week, before we jumped into Stewie vs Link, we all had a couple of shots of Dough Ball and dis...
Episode 67. The Pen of God & Naruto vs. Stewie Griffin (feat. OG Philosopher Tre)
May 23, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis week, the philosophers find God's pen that allows them to write the endings to their own stories. With 20 minutes until a pissed-off god comes bursting back home to kill them all, what will they write? OG philosopher Tre rejoins the show to discuss. Then, it's Naruto, boy ninja, vs. Stewie Griffin of Family Guy.
Episode 66. Celestial Tinder Profiles & Morty Smith vs. Marty McFly (Feat. Nathan Scammell)
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe guys at High n' Dry have died. When they arrive at their designated afterlives, they get to pick out their brand-new bodies. After that, Morty Smith of the questionably continuing Rick and Morty takes on Marty McFly of Back to the Future. This week, guest Nathan Scammell returns to talk it all out.
Episode 65. Unattended Crystal Balls & High Priest Imhotep vs. Joel Miller (Feat. Luke)
April 17, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHigh n' Dry Podcast has returned! This week, the philosophers discover the Honeycomb Monster's crystal ball, and they get to ask for a single truth about themselves, their lives, or their futures. After that, High Priest Imhotep of Mummy fame takes a crack at bringing down HBO's Last of Us murder machine--Joel Miller!
Episode 64. 50 Thousand Dollars and a High Powered Sniper Rifle & Quasimodo vs. Leatherface
April 25, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, the creature that runs the universe while looking suspiciously like the Honeycomb monster gives the philosophers $50,000, a high-powered sniper rifle, and offers them use of his time machine. What do they do? Comedian Reece Merritt joins the show, and together they figure out the best use for a time-traveling sniper rifle, and who would win when Quasimodo goes toe-to-toe with Leatherface!
Episode 64. 50 Thousand Dollars and a High Powered Sniper Rifle & Quasimodo vs. Leatherface (Feat. Reece Merritt, Comedian)
April 25, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, the creature that runs the universe while looking suspiciously like the Honeycomb monster gives the philosophers $50,000, a high-powered sniper rifle, and offers them use of his time machine. What do they do? Comedian Reece Merritt joins the show, and together they figure out the best use for a time-traveling sniper rifle, and who would win when Quasimodo goes toe-to-toe with Leatherface!
Episode 63. Human Settings & Levi Ackerman vs. Wall-E (Feat. L.E. Reiner, Author)
April 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBYou're sticking a Q-tip in your ear, even though everyone tells you not to. You dig too far, and your human settings pop up. You can now adjust to your heart's content. What do you change? Then, the Captain himself, Levi Ackerman takes on the galaxy's cutest robot, Wall-E! Author L.E. Reiner joins the fun to figure it out.
Episode 62. Genie in a Bottle & Shredder vs. SpongeBob (Feat. Erin Mc Luckie Moya, Author)
April 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week, the philosophers discover a genie in a bottle, and they each get three wishes. And all of their wishes are intelligent, well thought out, and to the benefit of mankind... Then, SpongeBob goes toe-to-toe with the leader of the Foot Clan--Shredder.
Episode 61. Escape From Earth & Nemesis vs. Isabela Madrigal (Feat. Nathan Scammell, Entrepreneur)
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB"I don't want to live on this planet anymore." It's the battle cry of a generation. This week, dreams come true on High n' Dry Podcast. An alien race has agreed to adopt the philosophers. Any alien race from fiction, who do they choose? Then, it's Isabela of Encanto versus Nemesis of the Resident Evil franchise. Buckle up!
Episode 60. Justice or Mercy & Nathan Drake vs. The Riddler (Feat. Tre)
March 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBPeople do bad things. This week, the philosophers discuss justice and mercy, and which one is more important. Then, famed explorer Nathan Drake goes to war with The Riddler! The original philosopher Tre joins the show to help figure it all out.
Episode 59. D*ck Measuring in the Underworld & Anton Chigurh vs. Clever Girl (Feat. Eric Leland, Author)
February 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBGod, who looks suspiciously like the Honeycomb monster, has given the keys to the underworld to our philosophers. Their mission: decide who goes where, and decide what they find when they get there. Then, gas-station attendant terrorizer Anton Chigurh goes toe-to-toe with the cleverest of girls.
Episode 58. Gasoline Shortages in a Boring Dystopia & Duke Nukem vs. Bubbles (Feat. Jay Darkmoore, Author)
February 14, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHigh n' Dry Podcast has returned! This week, everyone picks out their preferred dystopia to live in, and the philosophers discover that a pair of rollerskates is a "must-have" in any post-apocalyptic hellscape. Then, author Jay Darkmoore lends a hand answering who would win in a fight between Duke Nukem and Bubbles of the Powerpuff Girls!
Episode 57. The Magical Memory Machine & Papa Smurf vs. Jerry Mouse (Feat. Joe Wheeldon, Author)
January 24, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week, the High n' Dry Podcast asks, what is a person without their memories? If a machine were to wipe out all experiences and lessons, what would be left? Author J.D. Wheeldon joins the show to talk it out. Then, King of Shroom Punk Papa Smurf goes toe-to-toe with the ultimate rodent--Jerry Mouse!
Episode 57. The Magical Memory Machine & Papa Smurf vs. Jerry Mouse
January 24, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis week, the High n' Dry Podcast asks, what is a person without their memories? If a machine were to wipe out all experiences and lessons, what would be left? Author J.D. Wheeldon joins the show to talk it out. Then, King of Shroom Punk Papa Smurf goes toe-to-toe with the ultimate rodent--Jerry Mouse! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/highndrypodcast)
Episode 56. One for the History Books & Ghost Face vs. Robert Langdon (Feat. Emerald O'Brien, Author)
January 17, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIt's the year 3000, and students open a history book to find the faces of the High n' Dry philosophers, and this week, author Emerald O'Brien stops by to figure out what it says. Then, Scream's Ghost Face goes toe-to-toe with Robert Langdon of "The Da Vinci Code."
Episode 55. The Ten Commandments II & Frodo Baggins vs. Hodor (Feat. Joshua Marsella, Author)
January 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week, the philosophers ascend Mount Sinai and come back down to drop some fresh commandments. Joined by author Joshua Marsella, the hosts pit Frodo Baggins against Hodor in what is probably the most brutal fight ever recorded on the show.
Episode 54. Classes and Character Sheets & Xenomorph vs Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Feat. Colleen Marie Zukowski, Author @cmzukowski_writer)
December 20, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBYou've been trapped in the Muppetverse and the only way out is sex with a Muppet... who are you going with? If you got to make your own cosmic character sheet, what would you become? Joined by author Colleen Marie Zukowski, the philosophers try to answer the age-old questions that plague us all. Then, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tries his superheated nose against the perfect killer... Alien.
Episode 53. The A.I. Dilemma & The Grinch vs. Tyler Durden
December 13, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWhat kind of potato would you be? Now that's settled, will computers ever take over the world? Then, bookstagrammer Holly Wyrd helps decide if The Grinch can steal Christmas from King of Generation X's angst--Tyler Durden!
Episode 53. The A.I. Dilemma & The Grinch vs. Tyler Durden
December 13, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWhat kind of potato would you be? Now that's settled, will computers ever take over the world? Then, bookstagrammer Holly Wyrd helps decide if The Grinch can steal Christmas from King of Generation X's angst--Tyler Durden!
Episode 52. God of What? & Kevin McCallister vs. The Krampus (Feat. Nathan Scammell of Mistpeakgaming)
December 06, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, the philosophers ascend the steps of Mount Olympus to claim the mantle of gods! What are they the gods of? Nathan Scammell of Mistpeakgaming joins the show to talk it out. Then, mischievous white male Kevin McCallister tries his hand at fending off an assault from his sworn enemy--Krampus! It's High n' Dry Podcast, y'all!
Episode 51. A Squid Games Thanksgiving & Paul Atreides vs. Big Bird (Feat. Shara Crosslin of 100 Devs)
November 29, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBTimes are tough. Would you play Squid Games? Shara Crosslin joins the philosophers to ponder joining the world's most popular series and risk getting shot for their chance at solving their money problems. Then, liberal icon Big Bird takes on Dune's Chosen One--Paul Atreides!
Episode 50. Halloween SpookDABular: The Headless Horseman vs. Jack Skellington
October 25, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBPick a scary movie. Any scary movie. How would things have gone down differently if you'd been in it? This week, the philosophers discuss what they would have changed in some of their favorite scary movies, and they decide that The Exorcist would have been about ten minutes long if one of them had a shovel. Then, The Pumpkin King takes on everyone's favorite undead Hessian; it's Jack Skellington vs. The Headless Horseman!
Episode 49. Vegas Odds on 1000 More Years & Scrooge McDuck vs. Guy (Feat. Nathan Scammell, Author)
October 18, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBThings are looking pretty dismal out there; everyone's gone crazy and the world is heating up. So this week, the philosophers are taking all bets! Does humanity have 1000 years left in the tank? Then, Scrooge McDuck tries his hand against Guy of Free Guy. Featuring author Nathan Scammell!
Episode 48. Three Tickets to Paradise & Gomez Adams vs. Carnage (Feat. Luke of Talk Far Gaming)
October 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week, High n' Dry explains that all Yoga is simply the quest to achieve self-mouth-stuff. After that, they talk about the shipping crisis, moving in with significant others, and what their personal heavens look like! Luke of Talk Far Gaming joins up to discuss who would win if Gomez Adams and Venom's Carnage decided to step in the ring!
Episode 47. It's All Been a Pack of Lies & Michael Myers vs. James Bond (Feat. Reece Merritt, Comedian)
October 04, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat's the biggest lie you've ever believed? Santa? Happily ever after? This week, comedian Reece Merritt joins the philosophers to talk it out. Then, High n' Dry shamelessly takes advantage of October's theatrical release schedule! It's Michael Myers vs. James Bond!
Vampires on Leashes - The High n' Dry After Part Special Part II (Feat. Elizabeth Suggs, Author)
September 27, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOn the final After Party Special (We're back to business Oct. 3), Elizabeth Suggs rejoins the philosophers to discuss nerd vampires in New Orleans, governmental systems for all, and the meaning of life. It's the final After Party before the break's over! Enjoy!
Marvel Shortcomings - The High n' Dry After Party Special
September 20, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe High n' Dry Philosophers have all come down with colds, and a normal episode will not be coming out this week. Instead, please enjoy an episode of the High n' Dry After Party. In this episode, Ryan, James, and Tre get into the weeds of Black Widow and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They have some shit to say!
Episode 46. The Joy of Life & Annie Wilkes vs. Cruella De Vil (Feat. Ahlissa Eichhorn, Fangoria)
September 13, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week, the philosophers bring some serious Kathy Bates energy and ask themselves about the joys of life. Then, Fangoria's Nightmare Librarian Ahlissa Eichhorn helps solve the decades-long debate of who would win in a fistfight between Annie Wilkes of Misery and Cruella De Vil of 101 Dalmatians.
Episode 45. Finding Purpose in Ear Licking & Hank Hill vs. Bender Rodriguez (Feat. Tre)
September 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBLook. The High n' Dry Philosophers don't care how you get your rocks off, but don't you dare tell them that ASMR isn't sexual! This week, the philosophers ride in on a tidal wave from Florida to Vegas to discuss their purpose in life. Then, it's Bender Bending Rodriguez versus the King of Propane--Hank Hill!
Episode 44. Hard Truths Found in a Vampire's Diary & Richard O'Connell vs. The Thing (Feat. Loki DeWitt, Author)
August 30, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat truth do you have the hardest time accepting? This week, author Loki DeWitt joins the show to talk it out. The philosophers laugh, joke, and discuss what one of them would be capable of doing in exchange for immortality. Then, Richard O'Connell of The Mummy takes on John Carpenter's The Thing!
Episode 44. Hard Truths Found in a Vampire's Diary & Richard O'Connell vs. The Thing (Feat. Loki DeWitt, Author)
August 30, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat truth do you have the hardest time accepting? This week, author Loki DeWitt joins the show to talk it out. The philosophers laugh, joke, and discuss what one of them would be capable of doing in exchange for immortality. Then, Richard O'Connell of The Mummy takes on John Carpenter's The Thing!
Episode 43. Amnesia and About 5 Million Pounds & Harley Quinn vs. Sterling Archer
August 23, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this week's episode, The High n' Dry Philosophers learn that author Nathan Scammell's mother would forget him for about 5 million pounds, and the guys find that to be the most entertaining thing they've ever heard on the show. After that, Harley Quinn and Sterling Archer fight to see who's less damaged.
Episode 42. Midlife Crisis Avoidance & Katniss Everdeen vs. Freddy Krueger (Feat. Elizabeth Suggs, Author)
August 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week, the philosophers discover that the thiccness of your ass directly correlates to the strength and duration of your midlife crisis! Then, with the help of author Elizabeth Suggs, they determine that Katniss Everdeen may have a lot bigger emotional issues to deal with than some guy in a sweater; It's Everdeen versus Krueger!
Episode 41. Intergalactic Tinder & Black Widow vs. The T-Rex (Feat. O.G. Philosopher, Tre)
August 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThis week, we have a meandering episode that takes the philosophers through Dune, Republican Dune, Elvis' appropriation, One Direction as enemies of the podcast, the hustle lifestyle rejection, and intergalactic Tinder. By the end, Original host Tre helps figure out what will happen when we discover we are not alone in the universe. Then, Black Widow fights a T-Rex!
Episode 40. What is a Good Life? & Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Dom Toretto
August 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis week, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Dom Toretto get into a screaming match at an Olive Garden, and Dom tries to beat Obi to death with a wrench. But he forgets who has the high ground... Also, Luke of Talk Far Gaming comes by to discuss what it means to live a good life. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/highndrypodcast)
Episode 40. What is a Good Life? & Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Dom Toretto (Feat. Luke of Talk Far Gaming)
August 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis week, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Dom Toretto get into a screaming match at an Olive Garden, and Dom tries to beat Obi to death with a wrench. But he forgets who has the high ground... Also, Luke of Talk Far Gaming comes by to discuss what it means to live a good life.
Episode 39. Shanks and Bystander Theory & Lady Dimitrescu vs. Austin Powers vs. Beetlejuice (Feat. Mike Salt, Author)
July 26, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIt is the final episode of the High n' Dry Podcast Tournament! Austin Powers, Lady Dimitrescu, and Beetlejuice go toe to toe. But first, author Mike Salt returns to the show to discuss how bringing a shank on a subway alters the thinking of your average bystander.
Episode 38. Messages to the Past & Austin Powers vs. Beetlejuice (Feat. Lin Lustig, Author)
July 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn the second semi-final round of the High n' Dry Podcast tournament, Lin Lustig returns to answer the tough questions: what two sentences would you give to your younger self and who would win in a fantasy fight between Beetlejuice and Austin Powers. There are twists, turns, laughter, and tears. And it all ends in a way it's never ended before!
Episode 37. Timeless Sand Worms & Lady Dimitrescu vs. Mr. Krabs (Feat. Shara Crosslin of 100 Devs)
July 12, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBHigh n' Dry Podcast has returned for the first semi-final round of the High n' Dry Tournament! In this episode, Shara Crosslin shows up and the gang realizes that everyone's father is a timeless sandworm trying to pass on an empire their children don't want. Then, Lady Dimitrescu goes to war with Mr. Krabs over the right to pass on to the next round of the High n' Dry Tournament.
Episode 36. Return of Tre & Walter White vs. The Demogorgon (Feat. Tre of High n' Dry Podcast)
June 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBOn this special episode of High n' Dry, Tre, former host of the show, emerges from the shadows to offer his wisdom. The original trio of philosophers discuss their strongest arguments for being allowed into the paradise of the afterlife, and then Meth-head Batman gets involved as Walter White takes on his sworn enemy, the Demogorgon!
Episode 35. Punching Nazis on a Moving Train & James Bond vs. Annabelle (Feat. Garrett K. Jones, Author and Publisher)
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis week, Author and Publisher Garrett K. Jones stops by the show to help the Philosophers figure out if the grass is indeed greener in the lives of our favorite fictional characters, and they discover that if you're Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights, then yes... yes, the grass is greener. After that, demon doll Annabelle goes toe-to-toe with debonaire super-spy James Bond!
Episode 34. Jeff Goldblum on the Wall & Sonic The Hedgehog vs. Loki (Feat. Jonathan Reddoch, Author & Editor)
June 14, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIf you could be a fly on the wall, what would the people in your life say about you? This week, the High n' Dry Philosophers bring on author and editor Jonathan Reddoch to work out this particular dose of self-reflection. Then, Sonic the Hedgehog tries to find out how many rings he can get out of Marvel's Loki!